How can I make my potato wedges crispier?

If your wedges aren't getting crispy enough, here's 3 things to try: slice your wedges thinner, cook them for longer, and make sure they aren't overlapping on your baking sheet.

How do you cut potatoes to make potato wedges?

Slice your potato in half and then slice each half into quarters. Each potato should give you 8 wedges total. This is best done with medium-sized potatoes, for large potatoes, make thinner slices if you can.

How long should you cook potato wedges in the oven?

These potato wedges bake for 25 - 35 minutes in the oven, depending on the side of your potato slices. Larger potatoes or thicker slices will take longer. Your potatoes should be browned and crispy on the outside.

Crispy Potato Wedges (Easy Oven Baked Recipe)

Name: Potato Wedges
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 2 pounds Yukon potatoes (unpeeled); 3 tablespoons olive oil (or avocado oil); 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper

Description

These crispy potato wedges are oven-baked to be soft on the inside and crunchy on the outside. This is an easy recipe with no pre-soaking required and simple, classic seasonings.

Ingredients

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2 pounds Yukon potatoes (unpeeled)
3 tablespoons olive oil (or avocado oil)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Thinly slice the potatoes: slice them in half lengthwise and then cut each half into four more slices (each potato should make about 8 thin wedges). The thinner you slice your potatoes, the crispier they will be.
Add the potatoes along with the remaining ingredients to a large bowl. Toss until the potatoes are coated in the oil and seasonings.
Place the potatoes on the baking sheet. The potatoes should be flat in one layer and not overlapping, if possible. Use two baking sheets and bake in batches if necessary.
Bake for 25 - 35 minutes, flipping after 15 minutes. The potatoes should be browned and firm. Depending on how thin your potatoes are, your wedges may take longer or shorter to cook.
Serve hot, optionally topped with more salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

Potatoes: Yukon/gold potatoes, russet potatoes or red potatoes can all be used for this recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Side Dish, Snack

Nutrition

Calories: 153
Sugar: 1.6
Sodium: 582
Fat: 10.6
Saturated Fat: 1.5
Carbohydrates: 15
Fiber: 2.6
Protein: 1.4

Keywords: fries, potatoes, wedges